Healthcare Science (Neurophysiology), BSc (Hons)

Swansea University’s BSc in Neurophysiology provides expert training for a rewarding career in healthcare, focusing on diagnosing and monitoring neurological disorders such as stroke, epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, dementia, and nerve dysfunction. Students gain in-depth knowledge of the nervous system and develop practical skills for specialist procedures through a blend of academic study and clinical experience in various settings.As the only Welsh university offering this accredited programme, it features state-of-the-art facilities for simulated clinical practice and includes significant clinical placements to build confidence and expertise. With strong NHS links and rankings like 12th in the UK for student satisfaction (NSS 2021), the course covers modules from foundational sciences to advanced neurophysiology, assessed through exams, assignments, and research projects.

Year 1 · Professional Practice 1 · Anatomy and Physiology for Healthcare Science · Pathophysiology for Healthcare Science · Basics of Mathematics and Physics for Healthcare Science · Neurosensory Anatomy, Physiology and Pathophysiology · Neurosensory Science · Neurosensory Clinical Measurement and Treatment Year 2 · Applied Neurophysiology and Instrumentation · Neuroanatomy and Physiology · Evoked Potentials · Clinical Neurophysiology 2 · Research Methods and Statistics · Instrumentation Signal Processing and Imaging · Healthcare Science Work Based Placement 1 (Neurophysiology) Year 3 · Specialist Neurophysiology · Abnormal EEG and Interpretation · Neuropathology · Professional Practice 3 · Healthcare Science Research Project · Healthcare Science Work Based Placement 2 (Neurophysiology)